Jenna Marie Strizzi

Jenna Marie Strizzi is a Guest Researcher at the Department of Public Health, Section of Environmental Health, and Centre for Medical Science and Technology Studies at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. Her research focuses on psychology, sexual health, public health, and mental well-being, with particular emphasis on anxiety disorders, divorce impacts, and pandemic-related behavioral changes.

Dr. Strizzi's research interests span several key areas of psychological and public health research:

• Sexual health and dysfunction among individuals with anxiety disorders
• Personality traits and psychological adjustment following divorce
• Online harassment and digital safety during global crises
• Communication barriers regarding sexuality in healthcare settings
• Digital interventions for mental health support
• Changes in sexual behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic

Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on empirical research methods including national surveys, randomized controlled trials, and cross-cultural analyses across 26 countries. Dr. Strizzi frequently collaborates with international research teams, as evidenced by her work with the I-SHARE consortium across 10 countries.

Dr. Strizzi has received notable recognition for her work:

• Taylor and Francis Young Investigator Award (As Mentor) in 2020
• Best Psychology Paper award in 2021

Her research has garnered significant attention, being referenced in policy sources, picked up by 14 news outlets, discussed across social media platforms, and shared by numerous academic readers on Mendeley. Dr. Strizzi's work bridges clinical psychology, public health policy, and sexual health education, contributing valuable insights to understanding human behavior in challenging circumstances.